Middlesex County Sobriety Checkpoint

Oct 13, 2016 06:02AM
● Published by Theresa Gilman

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(Editor's Note: this content was published by the Massachusetts State Police.)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Colonel Richard D. McKeon, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Middlesex County on Friday October 14, 2016 into Saturday October 15, 2016.

The checkpoint's purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways. It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety.

The checkpoint is funded by a grant provided by the HIGHWAY SAFETY DIVISION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY.

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